American Society for Radiation Oncology, estimate that around 95% of patients receiving radiation therapy suffer from some degree of radiodermatitis

 

Radiodermatitis, also known as "nerve damage" is the inflammation of the radial artery (lining of the spinal cord) which provides the nerves with blood and nutrients. Radiodermatitis usually manifests as a red rash that is raised, bluish in color, and located in or around the spinal cord area. It can become quite serious and cause weakness of the muscles and even affect the functioning of the internal organs. The symptoms of radiodermatitis include extreme pain, paralysis and even temporary loss of the ability to move the limbs.


 

Radiodermatitis can be caused by exposure to radiation. There are many forms of radiation dermatitis such as x-ray, gamma, beta, brachytherapy, intravenous, oral, and vaginal radiation. Treatment for radiation dermatitis includes fluid therapy, corticosteroid injections, and immune modification therapies. Radiodermatitis that is caused by exposure to radiation skin toxicity is called radiation skin toxicity (RTV). This is one of the most common forms of radiodermatitis and accounts for about eighty-five percent of all reported cases.

Radiodermatitis that is caused by itching, however, is not easily cured. Some people with rashes that don't go away do well with steroid treatment, while others seem to be better treated with immune modulators. Radiodermatitis that is caused by skin reactions such as itching, however, is not easily cured. Some people with radiodermatitis do well with steroid treatment, while others seem to be better treated with immune modulators.

Intense itching and skin reactions are the main symptoms of radiodermatitis. There are three main types: acute, chronic, and recurrent. Acute radiodermatitis causes pain and itching that occurs within twenty-four hours of the therapy. Chronic radiodermatitis causes itching and pain that occurs longer than forty days after the last treatment. Recurrent radiodermatitis occurs within two to six weeks of the last treatment and may be caused by fungal infections.

In the United States, around 95% of patients receiving radiation therapy suffer from some degree of radiodermatitis



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